Naago iyo riyaba diifta ayey isku eryoodaan
NEnglish Translation
Women and goats chase each other out of hunger
Context & Meaning
Poverty brings restlessness — need drives movement
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nimaan naftiisa garan, cid kale ma garan
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
He who doesn't know himself knows no one else
Nin daad qaaday, xunbo cuskey
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
The man carried by the flood holds on to the foam
Naago waa u samir ama ka simir
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Either be patient with women or avoid them
Nacab waa la dilaa, nacayb lama dilo
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
You can kill an enemy, but not hatred
Nin gu kaa weyn, garaad kaa weyn
The elder has more wisdom
The elder has more wisdom
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.